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Holy grail: The representatives of the various franchises pose in front of the IPL Trophy. | Photo Credit: IPL Things come thick and fast in Indian sport these days. In the 89 days since the turn of the year, the nation has played host to a stunning array of top-draw sporting events.There were 15 limited-overs cricket matches against Sri Lanka, New Zealand and Australia, the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Women’s Premier League, Tata Open Maharashtra ATP 250, Hockey World Cup, Boxing World Championships, India Open badminton and Indian Open golf to name a few. No longer seasonalGone are the days when sport was a pastime, a touristy affair to be enjoyed seasonally. It is now a 24/7/365 enterprise, with an ever-growing list of competitions waiting to be shoehorned into the calendar. Yet...

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GT vs CSK, IPL 2023 Live Streaming Details: When and where to watch Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans

GT vs CSK, IPL 2023 Live Telecast in India, OTT, Channel: There are question marks over whether Mahendra Singh Dhoni will play in the Indian Premier League opener on Friday as Chennai Super Kings take on Hardik Pandya’s Gujarat Titans on Friday. Dhoni didn’t bat at the nets on Thursday due to a knee injury he sustained during a training session in Chennai. Even before Dhoni’s injury, the Titans started the match as favourites, with Pandya leading the side to a title last time around in only its first season. In the two clashes between the two teams last season, Gujarat were victorious on both occasions. Besides that, Gujarat’s Shubman Gill is currently in great nick while Rashid Khan looks consistent as always. Here are the full squads of all the 10 IPL teams The home side will be missi...

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Herve Renard named France women’s coach as World Cup looms

Herve Renard has been named France women’s coach until 2024 and will lead the team at this year’s World Cup, the French federation (FFF) said on Thursday. The 54-year-old Frenchman resigned as coach of the Saudi Arabia men’s team this week after leading them to last year’s World Cup in Qatar where they pulled off a shock group-stage win over eventual champions Argentina. Renard will unveil his squad for France’s next two friendlies during his presentation on Friday. They face Colombia on April 7 and current Olympic champions Canada on April 11. There’s a new leader at the helm for @equipedefranceF 🇫🇷 👔 #FIFAWWC pic.twitter.com/eKncFG5Z26 — FIFA Women's World Cup (@FIFAWWC) March 30, 2023 The FFF sacked Corinne Diacre this month after captain Wendie Renard said she would not play at the...

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IPL 2023: Will Gujarat Titans include Kane Williamson for absent David Miller? Who will be CSK ‘keeper if MS Dhoni sits out?

Ahead of the two-month feast lined up, there is a bit of uncertainty about what to expect from the starter. Injuries and unavailability to key players mean defending champions Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings are busy scrambling at the eleventh hour leading up to their Indian Premier League opener at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. The only time Gujarat Titans played at their home ground in Ahmedabad last year, they ended up lifting the IPL crown. As they gear up for their first home game of the season, there is an air of expectation that they would only grow from strength to strength. In a format where balance and match-winners hold the key, skipper Hardik Pandya has quite a few in his hand that he can use to unlock tough situations. And then there is Chennai Super Kings. Th...

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IPL 2023 | Chennai Super Kings announce Akash Singh as replacement for injured pacer Mukesh Choudhary

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday named Rajasthan pacer Akash Singh as replacement for Mukesh Choudhary, who has been ruled out of the 2023 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 due to a stress fracture. "Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Thursday named Akash Singh as a replacement for injured Mukesh Choudhary. Mukesh, who made his IPL debut last season and scalped 16 wickets, is recovering from a stress fracture and hence, is side-lined from the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL)," a IPL release said. Mukesh was an impactful bowler for CSK last season, ending up as joint highest wicket-taker along with Dwayne Bravo, with a total of 16 scalps at an average of 26.50 and an economy rate of 9.31. His best bowling figures were 4/46.This injury has hit another dent in ...

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Premier League: Human rights abusers could be disqualified from being owners, directors of clubs

Owners and directors of English Premier League clubs can be disqualified for human rights abuses, the organisation said on Thursday. The league announced changes to its Owners’ and Directors’ Test (OADT), which include new rules that will give it power to remove leading officials if they contravene them. As well as human rights abusers, any individuals or companies subject to government sanctions can also be disqualified. Notably, there will be annual checks by the league to ensure directors are complying with the OADT. The changes begin with immediate effect and were unanimously approved by the clubs, the league said. Human rights abuses will be based on the Global Human Rights Sanctions Regulations 2020. Criminal offenses involving violence, corruption, fraud, tax evasion and hate cri...

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I prefer opening but open to any role that captain wants me to perform: Ajinkya Rahane

An opener in the T20 format, Chennai Super Kings’ Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday said he is ready to play in any position in the 16th Indian Premier League. On the eve of the opener against defending champions Gujarat Titans here, Rahane was asked about his role in the CSK set-up, since the team has in place a set opening pair in Devon Conway and Rutu Gaikwad. “I have always been an opener. I have always opened the batting in T20 format, so not much of a difference in my role. Still whatever the management and captain asks me to do, I am always open to doing it. For me, it’s always about the team, so whenever I get an opportunity I will give my best,” Rahane told mediapersons. Rahane gave an open-ended reply when asked if Ben Stokes have any chance of bowling, or he will play only as a spec...

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‘For me, it’s always about the team’: Ajinkya Rahane on his role in CSK set-up | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings' new recruit and veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane on Thursday said that he is ready to play in any position for the four-time champions in the upcoming season of the Indian Premier League.Rahane has always played as an opener in the T20 format, but CSK have in place a set opening pair in Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad. So, the right-handed batter was asked about his role in the CSK set-up during a media interaction."I have always been an opener. I have always opened the batting in T20 format, so not much of a difference in my role. Still whatever the management and captain asks me to do, I am always open to doing it. For me, it's always about the team, so whenever I get an opportunity I will give my best," Rahane said on the eve of the IPL 2023 opener...

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MS Dhoni skips training due to left knee injury, CSK CEO says skipper ‘will play’ against Gujarat Titans | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: Chennai Super Kings skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni's left knee injury has raised doubts over his participation in the IPL opener against Gujarat Titans on Friday, but the team CEO ruled out such a possibility.The 41-year-old former India skipper has apparently sustained a niggle on his left knee during a training session in Chennai and didn't bat at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera during CSK's nets on Thursday.When CSK CEO Kasi Viswanthan was asked, he told PTI, "As far as I am concerned, the skipper is 100 percent playing. I don't know about any other development."07:03It's MS Dhoni vs Hardik Pandya in blockbuster IPL 2023 openerIn case Dhoni doesn't play, CSK then might ask one among Devon Conway or Ambati Rayudu to keep wickets, as they don't have any specialised stumper...

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Virat Kohli: Watch: Virat Kohli in ‘Do Not Disturb’ mode at RCB net session | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Star Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) batter Virat Kohli took part in an intense net session on Thursday ahead of the new season of the Indian Premier League, which starts on Friday.The 2023 edition of the IPL starts on Friday, with defending champions Gujarat Titans taking on four-time winners Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad. RCB will start their IPL 2023 campaign with a match against Mumbai Indians at their home ground, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, in Bengaluru on April 2.The official Twitter handle of RCB shared some visuals of Kohli hitting some eye-pleasing lofted shots and drives in a "Do Not Disturb" mode."Fueled by passion, unmatched commitment, and with sheer focus, the GOAT is getting ready for #IPL2023. Kohli in Do Not Disturb mode! #PlayBold #nmmRCB@imVkohli," RCB twe...

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Hope Mohsin Khan can play a part towards the end of the tournament: Lucknow Super Giants’ Andy Flower | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Lucknow Super Giants head coach Andy Flower on Thursday said that the absence of pacer Mohsin Khan is a big blow for the side, but expressed hope for his recovery for the latter part of the upcoming Indian Premier League season. Mohsin played well for LSG in their maiden outing last season, but is set to miss the majority of the 2023 season after picking up a shoulder injury.Flower admitted Mohsin's absence is a "body blow" for his franchise."It is a blow not having him, there is no doubt about that. We are hoping that he might come good towards the end of the tournament," Flower said.But the former Zimbabwe skipper was also realistic that he might not be available for the season."But, quite frankly, I had pretty much written him off as a selection option, and if he becomes f...

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Matthew Hayden expects new signing Ben Stokes to be CSK’s X-factor in IPL 2023

Former Australian cricketer Matthew Hayden believes new signing Ben Stokes will be the X-factor for the Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2023. The England player was bought for a staggering price of Rs 16.25 crore, which meant the all-rounder was the most expensive auction buy for the franchise in its history. And while Hayden agreed with Stokes’ critics that the all-rounder had not lived up to his reputation and potential in the T20 tournament, he backed the New Zealand-born England star to deliver this year. “The X-factor for CSK this season is their new signing, Ben Stokes, who has never realised his potential in the IPL. And he’s one of those players we see playing all over the world. He’s got that match-winning ability. Now under a CSK regime where it’s all about cricket, I think that h...

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Rishabh Pant: Ready to host Rishabh Pant at Arun Jaitley Stadium during IPL matches: DDCA director | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) director Shyam Sharma said that the association is ready to host star Delhi Capitals and India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for his team's home matches during the upcoming Indian Premier League season. The DDCA is willing to take care of the recuperating cricketer's visit to the stadium, including creating a special ramp for him. Pant is currently recovering from injuries sustained in a horrific car accident last year.The IPL 2023 starts on Friday with a clash between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad. Delhi Capitals will kickstart their IPL campaign against Lucknow Super Giants from April 1. DC will play their first home game against Gujarat Titans on April 4 at Arun Jaitley Stadi...

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England’s Jonny Bairstow hopes to be fit for Test against Ireland | Cricket News – Times of India

LONDON: Star England batter Jonny Bairstow, who recently withdrew from the Indian Premier League due to injury, is hoping to obtain full fitness before his national side's first Test match of the summer against Ireland in June. Yorkshire head coach Ottis Gibson disclosed the news as Bairstow stepped up his rehabilitation process.Bairstow was in supreme form last year before a freak accident on the golf course in September left him with three separate fractures in his left fibula, as well as a dislocated ankle and ligament injuries. The 33-year-old had an operation to insert a metal plate.Gibson said Bairstow has his sights set on featuring in a Test for the first time in nine months when England host Ireland at Lord's on June 1.That match will serve as a tune-up for the hotly-anticipate...

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Rohit Sharma: IPL 2023: ‘Unwell’ Rohit Sharma misses captains’ meet | Cricket News – Times of India

AHMEDABAD: India and Mumbai Indians' captain Rohit Sharma was forced to miss the pre-IPL captains' meeting and photoshoot on Thursday as he was "unwell," TOI has learnt."He was unwell and thus could not travel to Ahmedabad for the pre-IPL captains' meeting and photoshoot. He is, however, likely to be available for MI's opening game in IPL-2023 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on April 2,” a reliable source told TOI. Rohit had addressed MI's pre-tournament media interaction on Wednesday in Mumbai.On the eve of the opening match of the 2023 season of the IPL, all the franchise captains gathered at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium and held a special photoshoot with the trophy. However, Rohit's absence caught the attention of fans.All the other nine teams were represented in the photosh...

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Governments’ criticism of Russia return to sport is deplorable: IOC | More sports News – Times of India

LAUSANNE (Switzerland): Criticism by some European governments of a plan to see a full return of Russian and Belarusian athletes to international sport is deplorable and cuts into the autonomy of sport, International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Thomas Bach said on Thursday.The IOC on Wednesday issued a set of recommendations for international sports federations that will allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to return since their ban last year following Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.This does not include the 2024 Olympics in Paris. A separate decision on that will be taken at a later date.But governments in Ukraine, Poland and the Czech Republic among others have been angered by the IOC's plan for Russian and Belarusian athletes to return, saying they have no place in world sport w...

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Bhuvneshwar Kumar: IPL 2023: Bhuvneshwar Kumar to lead Sunrisers Hyderabad in their first match | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Sunrisers Hyderabad will be led by veteran India pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar in their opening match of the upcoming Indian Premier League season as designated skipper Aiden Markram is busy with national duty and will only arrive in India after the first match.The 16th edition of IPL starts on Friday with defending champions Gujarat Titans taking on four-time winners Chennai Super Kings in Ahmedabad.While Sunrisers Hyderabad play their opening match against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad on Sunday.Markram is in South Africa for the two-match ODI series against Netherlands and will arrive in India only on April 3. The series is vital for South Africa's direct qualification for the ODI World Cup, to be played in India later this year.South Africa's matches will be played on March 31 ...

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Indian Premier League: IPL is an opportunity for KS Bharat to showcase his white-ball talent: MSK Prasad | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The upcoming edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), which starts on Friday, will be a wonderful opportunity of wicketkeeper-batter KS Bharat to showcase his white-ball credentials, according to the former national selection committee chairman and India international MSK Prasad."Bharat is a Test cricketer and now he has an opportunity to showcase his talent in white-ball cricket. So, it [IPL 2023] will be a wonderful opportunity for him to do that," Prasad said of the Andhra stumper, who made his Test debut in the recent Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. "He (Bharat) is there in a good franchise like Gujarat Titans, so, it's a good opportunity for him to showcase his talent as a white-ball cricketer, too," Prasad said.Bharat performed reasonably well in domestic c...

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Mentor vs Mentee: It’s MS Dhoni vs Hardik Pandya as both teams fret on ‘Impact Players’

Hardik Pandya’s youthful leadership template will meet its match in Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s time-tested improvisations as defending champions Gujarat Titans clash with eternal title contenders Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League opener here on Friday. 2022 was Pandya’s first year as an IPL captain and despite his flamboyance on and off the field, he did invoke a certain sense of calm in Titans’ campaign that had the an identical start to finish tempo, unmatched by any other team. With Shubman Gill in the form of his life, Rashid Khan not losing one bit of his consistency and Pandya himself having his worth weight in gold, Gujarat are once again the team to beat. Here we go, Back at it 💪🏏#WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/DDvBcnDlXk — Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) ...

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IPL turns 16: Dhoni’s CSK, Rohit’s MI remain top contenders as Kohli’s RCB eye fresh start | Cricket News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The never-ending speculations about Mahendra Singh Dhoni's impending 'last dance', Virat Kohli's endless pursuit of an elusive silverware and Rohit Sharma's customary nonchalance are things that make the IPL starting Friday a heady cocktail of cricket and entertainment.Megastars Dhoni, Kohli and Rohit have been the IPL's driving force in the past 15 seasons, getting the cricket crazy Indian fans hooked on the event for nearly two months every year.As it enters the 16th season, innovations introduced in the form of potential game changer like the 'Impact Player' rule, DRS on wides and waist-high no balls, and two broadcasting giants locked in an ugly war of 'TV vs Digital' act as ingredients garnishing the mouth-watering dish, which will be devoured by millions for more than 5...